Narcissus jonquilla Jonquil (Amaryllidaceae)

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Narcissus jonquilla
Jonquil
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The Narcissus jonquilla plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jonquil.

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Latin Name:  Narcissus jonquilla
Common Name:  Jonquil
Family:  Amaryllidaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although we have no records for this species, many if not all members of this genus are poisonous[K].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Rocky hillsides, often on limestone[90], also in meadows and damp places[50].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep rather stiff soil but succeeds in most soils[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Easily grown in a dry sunny position[90]. Prefers an alkaline soil with a pH between 7 and 8[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is widely cultivated around the Mediterranean for its essential oil[50]. The blooms, which are almost intoxicatingly scented, have an undertone of orange in their perfume[245]. The double form, 'flora pleno' is even more powefully scented[245].

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